In 1978, Sosik took over the reigns as head boys cross country coach, and guided the Blue and White to many successful seasons. At the completion of the 1993 sports season, Miller was named the Times News Male Athlete of the Year. In his senior season, he was selected to the All-Lehigh Valley League first team. It was an honor he was very proud of when, years later, both of his sons were captains of their respective D-11 Championship Basketball Teams. He then continued to play basketball and track for LHS that year, to finish his high school career. In 1999, she ranked 16th in the nation in three-point field goal percentage (.429), and 10th in three-pointers made per game (2.85). In the 110-meter hurdles, he finished in fifth as a junior, before improving upon that in his senior season, when he finished third in the same event. He collected these awards: Silver Star Medal, the Air Medal, the Purple Heart Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Campaign Star, the Vietnam Campaign Medal from the Republic of Vietnam, the Combat Infantry Badge, and a Parachute Badge. American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship: Sophia Samoleski, $500, Band Booster Award: Corbin Frisvold and Brielle DeCarolis, $100 each, Business, Computer & Information Technology Award: Heidi Washel, $100, Carbon Lodge No 242 Free and Accepted Masons of Jim Thorpe: Edward Numrich, $300, Michael Carpenter Memorial Football Scholarship: Allan Bailor, $1,000, Ron Foreman Memorial Scholarship: Timothy Loftus, $1,000, David Formica Memorial Scholarship: Autumn Snyder, $500; Olivia Wolfe, $250, Fraternal Order of Police Schuylkill-Carbon Lodge 13: Ylana Nieves, $100, Michael Guy Rainbows End Scholarship: Heidi Washel, $500, Helbing Fellowship: Corbin Frisvold, $175, Matthew Joseph Hnatin Memorial Scholarship: Katie Steen, $1,000, Barbara Kay Hoffman Memorial Award: Connor Rodgers, $250, Lynn F. Hoffmeier Memorial Award: Brandy Montemuro, $100, Dr. Elwood Huegel Memorial Award: Trista Gehris, $100, Jim Thorpe Area School Board History Award: Brandy Montemuro, $100, Jim Thorpe Area School Board Science Award: Brandy Montemuro, $100, Jim Thorpe Area Sports Hall of Fame Award: Abigail McGinley, Brandy Montemuro, Caiden Hurley and Jack Morris, $500 each, Jim Thorpe Booster Club Scholar Athlete Award: Abigail McGinley and Connor Rodgers, $250 each, Jim Thorpe Lions Club Award: Brandy Montemuro, $500, Jim Thorpe Market Scholarship: Jayda Pauloski and Mia Dailey, $500 each, Jim Thorpe Neighborhood Bank Mathematics Award: Brandy Montemuro, $300, Jim Thorpe Neighborhood Bank Community & School Pride Award: Olivia Wolfe, $500, Jim Thorpe Rotary Award: Sophia Samoleski, $500, Randall L. Smith Community Service Scholarship: Sophia Samoleski, $500, Randall L. Smith Rotary Award: Kaitlyn Day, $500, Family of James A. Kattner Memorial Award: Angel Hicks-Haupt, $100, Michael Wells Kmetz Memorial Scholarship Award: Caiden Hurley, $500, Adam LaRizzio Memorial Award: Abigail McGinley, $1,000, Robert Lauer Memorial Business Scholarship: Kayleigh Germino, $150, Edward J. Longazel Award: Edward Numrich, $500, Vera A. Longazel Award: Kaitlyn Day, $500, Mauch Chunk Rod and Gun Club Keith Pry Memorial Award: Heidi Washel, $2,500, Margaret Peggy McClafferty Scholarship on Behalf of the Ancient Order of Hibernians: Abigail McGinley, $200, MCTC Leadership Award in Memory of Harold A Queen: Kieran Conway, $500, MCTC Leadership Award in Memory of Harold A Queen: Alexia Pietkiel, $500, Paul A. Mazzocchi Memorial Scholarship: Katie Steen and Natalie Garritano, $500 each, Thomas J. McCall Memorial Award: Connor Rodgers, $500, Charles J. McHugh Jr. Military Scholarship: Angel Hicks-Haupt and Blaize Wainwright, Charles McHugh Jr. American Legion English Award: Brandy Montemuro, $500, Hunter Meckes Memorial Soccer Scholarship: Heidi Washel and Jack Morris, $250 each, Lori Montefour Memorial Scholarship: Christy McLean, $500, Lisa Napoletano Memorial Scholarship: Christopher Strika and Lydia Wallace, $500 each, William Oxley Scholarship: Katie Steen and Kaitlyn Day, $1,500 each, Olympian Spirit Award sponsored by Dr. Boyer: Olivia Wolfe and Corbin Frisvold, $100 each, Frank Pasden Memorial Scholarship of the Luzerne Foundation: Connor Rodgers, $1,000, Keith Pry Memorial Education Scholarship: Trista Gehris, $300, Mrs. Josephine V. Remmel Educational Fund Scholarship: Sophia Samoleski and Daniel Teets, $500 each, Maria Donata Rothermel Peer Helpers Scholarship Award: Natalie Garritano and Connor Rodgers, $200 each, Sangiuliano Former Superintendent Award: Brielle DeCarolis and Daniel Teets, $1,200 each, Dr. Laura B. Sheard Memorial Science Scholarship: Brandy Montemuro, $1,000, Taylor Shepherdson and Jasmine Fonseca Memorial Scholarship: Karsten Gray, $2,000, St. Lukes Gnaden Huetten-Palmerton Campuses Scholarship: Mia Dailey, $1,000, Emily Sully Baker East Mauch Chunk High School Class of 1936 Scholarship: Raven Wallace, $2,000, Superintendents Award: Brielle DeCarolis and Edward Numrich, $100 each, Anastasia J. Susko Scholarship: Alexia Pietkiel, $1,500, Dr. George P. Thomas Memorial Scholarship: Isabella Stianche, $500, Bo Tkach Scholarship: Connor Rodgers, $1,500, Typical American Girl Award: Katie Steen, $100, SAR Bronze Good Citizenship Award: Connor Rodgers, Medal/Certificate, The George B. and Virginia Weiksner Award: Brandy Montemuro and Daniel Teets, $1,000 each, Joseph Weiss Memorial Award: Brandy Montemuro, $100, Connor Mertz Law Enforcement Scholarship: Ylana Nieves, $250, Dwight Eisenhower Award Outstanding Leader of Character: Skyler Searfoss, Certificate, Good Citizenship Award: Timothy Loftus and Heidi Washel, Certificate, JTASD Registry of Excellence Award-Art: Heather Sanders, Plate, JTASD Registry of Excellence Award-Business Education: Connor Rodgers, Plate, JTASD Registry of Excellence Award-Computers: Edward Numrich, Plate, JTASD Registry of Excellence Award-English: Brandy Montemuro, Plate, JTASD Registry of Excellence Award-German: Daniel Teets, Plate, JTASD Registry of Excellence Award-Math: Daniel Teets, Plate, JTASD Registry of Excellence Award-Music: Sophia Samoleski, Plate, JTASD Registry of Excellence Award-Physical Education: Christopher Strika, Plate, JTASD Registry of Excellence Award-Science: Daniel Teets, Plate, JTASD Registry of Excellence Award-Social Studies: Brandy Montemuro, Plate, JTASD Registry of Excellence Award-Spanish: Katie Steen, Plate, JTASD Registry of Excellence Award-Tech Ed: Nico Vitale, Plate, Schuylkill County Interscholastic Athletic Association Award: Brandy Montemuro and Connor Rodgers, $100 each, Tyler Kowatch Memorial Scholarship: Lydia Wallace, $500, Orioles Scouting Scholarship: Timothy Loftus, $500, LCCC Foundation Scholarship: Brianna Swinkowski, $300, Christopher Day Memorial Scholarship: Christy McLean, $500, Football: Phil Heraty Award: Christopher Strika, Boys Soccer Coachs Award: Christopher Condly, Girls Cross Country Coachs Award: McKenzie Snyder, Boys Cross Country Coachs Award: Jordan Remmel, Boys Basketball Coachs Award: Caiden Hurley, Girls Basketball Coachs Award: Leah Snisky, Girls Tennis Coachs Award: Gabrielle Nunez, Boys Tennis Coachs Award: Michael Carroll, Girls Track and Field Coachs Award: Abigail McGinley, Boys Track and Field Coachs Award: Christopher Strika, Weightlifting Iron Man Award: Gabriel Herschman, Lansford woman organizes Easter Egg Hunt for kids, Truck overturns, spilling fuel oil DEP, emergency crews respond to Penn Forest incident, Lehighton official: Complaints about new eatery, Monroe County DA candidates tackle topics at forum, Lehighton approves move of farmers market, One person dies in Franklin Township crash, Towamensing man dies in Franklin Township crash. He spent time teaching on the rifle range, being a life member of the NRA. Two games he called special as ones he was part of was a Northampton-Whitehall game that ended in a 0-0 tie and the last Coaldale-Lansford Thanksgiving Day battle that Lansford won 6-0. A two-year starter, he played guard on offense and outside linebacker on defense. Lehatto is the perfect athlete, too valuable to sit on the bench, said the assistant defensive coach at Kutztown State College from 1973-76, Bob Mazie. He qualified for the PA State Meet at Penn State by capturing the District 11 silver medal. After high school, he moved on to further his academic and athletic careers at Moravian College. Street sweeping, pending weather, is scheduled for April 24-26. This morning, a community member, who was visiting the office to deliver paperwork, For the Blue Hen baseball team, he proved to be a four-year letterwinner, starting two years as catcher, and earned All-East Coast Conference honors as an all-star in 1981. He was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Rutgers University while simultaneously being one of the schools greatest football stars. In the 1946 season, the Tigers won seven games, including shutouts over Atlantic City, Mahanoy City, and Hazle Township, and culminating with a thrilling 7-6 victory over archrival Lansford. In the private school in Mount Holly, she worked with the special education program for children. Northern Lehigh High School. MAXPREPS; Add missing games to the schedule. At the district meet, he became a district champion in both events and broke the District 11 B Meet record in the process (13-1). He was named to the First Team All-Schuylkill County in his senior year and became the second Tamaqua grad to be named Schuylkill County scholar athlete in 76. In basketball, Mike started three seasons and was the captain in the 75-76 season that won the Schuylkill League championship, finished 19-3 overall, and was also a three-year starter in baseball, and earned all-county honors as a catcher for the Blue Raiders. Kittys teams also competed in a gymnastics meet at Penn State Finals on April 7, 1951. There he became the schools first pole vaulting state champ, clearing 12-6 for that title. The girls that were on the second place team included: Lois Becker, Vilma Drigan, and Agnes DeAngelis. He retired from the Navy in 1998, and has attained a Masters in Information Systems from the Naval Post Graduate School, along with a Masters in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Tri Valley at Minersville. Trice was recently inducted into the Marian Sports Hall of Fame in 2010, for his outstanding football career at the school. We strive to teach the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, competition, hard work, discipline as He played one season at Delaware Valley College in 1985, as well. The Red Tornados also were the Eastern Conference Division II champions, as well. Jim also was a two-year starter at forward and co-captain for the Marian Colts basketball team and was eventually selected to the Schuylkill County All-Star team. In basketball, Kmetz collected varsity letters in three years (82-84), and in his senior season scored 597 points, which is the second most points scored in a season for JT boys basketball history. Jim Thorpe, PA 18229. gate: 40.880981, -75.721995. While there, she was recognized as one of the Outstanding Women on Campus. After graduation, Bob attended the University of Wyoming on a football scholarship. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Wolfe was a three-year letterwinner in football. In his second season as coach, he started the Palmerton girls cross country team program, and eventually won league titles in the sport. He kicked the longest field goal, which was a school record at the time. Williams Valley at Schuylkill Haven. In his senior year, he won the Carbon County-Panther Valley area batting title with an average of .473. On 10/28, the Jim Thorpe varsity football team lost their away non-conference game against Lehighton (PA) by a score of 27-14. While at Mount Carmel, the Red Tornados won PIAA Class AA State championships in 1994, 96 undefeated and never trailed, and 98. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. His teams earned District championships in 1989, 2000, and 07, and were the runners-up in 1988 and 2014. As manager of the West End Legion baseball team in Allentown (seven years), his 1982 squad won the Lehigh Valley League Playoff title. Coach Jason Madonna and family. 115) Follow RT. In baseball, Kmetzs impact spanned four years, as he earned a varsity letter all four years. Posted 1 month ago @ 11:48AM. In field hockey, Levandusky was named to the All-Colonial League Second Team. WebThe national writing, corey parker and high school guidance and other organizations in consideration of the weighted percentage of four seniors! Check out all 1 of the highest quality high school sports photo galleries of the undefined's. Under his leadership, the boys won three league championships and two league meet championships, while the Lady Bombers won four league titles, four league meet championships and two District 11 AA titles. Their teams were of high quality and known to be some of the best around. In his senior year, he was the starting guard on the undefeated state championship team, where he made All-State Honorable Mention. Staff Sergeant Charles Romig served three tours in Vietnam in Co. B 2nd Battalion 327th Infantry 101st Airborne Division. Published June 05. In baseball, he started two years in left field for the Blue Raiders, and in swimming, he was a district qualifier in the 100-breaststroke, was a member of the 400 Medley Relay team, a member of the 400 freestyle relay team and received the Outstanding Swimmer Award in 1968. April 4, 2023. ChapterPresident Danny McGinley Jralso spoke during the event. He played his junior and senior years on the Navy varsity lightweight football team as a free safety. Following are inducted members of the 2015 Tamaqua Sports Hall of Fame class, Following are inducted members of the 2015Coaldale Sports Hall of Fame class, Following are inducted members of the 2015 Lansford Sports Hall of Fame class, Following are inducted members of the 2015Summit HillSports Hall of Fame class, Following are inducted members of the 2015 Nesquehoning Sports Hall of Fame class, Following are inducted members of the 2015 Lehighton Sports Hall of Fame class, Following are inducted members of the 2015 Jim Thorpe Sports Hall of Fame class, Following are inducted members of the 2015 Palmerton SportsHall of Fame class, ANTHRACITE REGION OF THE ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA HOLDS CAR SHOW INLANSFORD, BALLOON RELEASE HELD DURING NO. Kathryn, a.k.a. Watch Later. While at Marian, Connelys teams have collected Eastern Conference championships (1980, 86 undefeated, 92 and 2013), and were the runners-up in 1981. WebThe Jim Thorpe Varsity Softball professional photo galleries. 2021 Jim Thorpe Area Football Schedule By Canary Newswire Published August 14, 2021 Jim Thorpe Area is competing in the Red division of the Colonial-Schuylkill League in 2021. As a member of the East Penn Football Officials Chapter of the PIAA, he worked numerous league and conference championship games. Volunteer Print Schedule Correction Score Correction As a freshman and sophomore, Bob participated in football, basketball, and track. Palmerton Jan Sosik, Nicole Levandusky, Joe Visnosky Jr., Charles Biddy Romig. He served 13 months in Vietnam attached to the 3rd Marine Division in I Corp supplying troops headquartered in DaNang. Upon honorable discharge, he returned to Nesquehoning and was employed by the Quartite Lamp Factory. Kevin and his wife Nancy, had two children, Amanda and the late Kevin Jr, who passed untimely while a junior at Marian. Levandusky was named to the Xavier University Basketball Hall of Fame, as well as the Greater Cincinnati Basketball Hall of Fame. A journalist, Joe Devire, who covered the Big Green games in 1924, said of Bonner, He is the most colorful player in independent football circles, built like a warrior, one of the most feared athletes on the gridiron. During his tenure, Franklin Township Athletic Association has grown in that time from a league with 34 players and three teams to one with 600 players and 49 teams. Choose your favorite sports and teams to follow to be able to see all of the content you want to enjoy first. Formed in 1912, the Coaldale Big Green was one of the most successful football teams in Anthracite Coal Region history, and was led by a number of stars, including halfback/fullback, James Blue Bonner. Following are inducted members of the 2015 Tamaqua Sports Hall of Fame class: CHARLES CONNELY He eventually worked for Ford Motor Company as a process engineer, before retiring after 32 years of service and moving back to Lake Hauto. Most of his adult life was spent in the Lehigh Valley, where he was heavily involved in various sports. Kmetz was inducted into the Jim Thorpe Area Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. His record with the boys was 77-21 overall and 60-12 in the Centennial League, while his girls teams went 46-10 overall and 43-5 in the league. He currently serves on the Lehighton Area School Board for the past seven years acting as chairperson of the athletic committee and building and grounds committee. The softball program had plenty of successful seasons, representing PV at the PIAA State Tournament for two straight years. On the gym team, he excelled on the parallel bars and was part of one of the best gymnastics teams in the area, coached by George Roscoe and Kathryn (Kitty) Curry. Not limited to one event, Perilli was also a strong discus and javelin thrower, as he took District silver twice in the javelin. In his senior year, Romig had an unblemished mark in the pole vault for the season that featured 12 appearances, and at a home meet against Stroudsburg he set the school record at the time with a vault of 13-1/2. WebThe Crimson Tide are scheduled to hold spring practices in March and April 2023 with the Alabama football spring game, "A-Day" to take place in Tuscaloosa, AL on April 2023. She also coached United States Volleyball club teams (formerly known as USVBA), and travelled to Las Vegas for two straight years to compete against other strong teams from around the nation. After graduation, Bob joined the United States Army and became a paratrooper, spending 27 months of his three-year Army career in Germany. JOSEPH PERILLI Jim Thorpe's stats have been entered for the 27-14 loss @ Lehighton on 10/28/2022 12:00 AM. Playing at offensive guard, and defensive linebacker, Perilli was named to several all-star teams. After graduating from JTHS, she moved on to Cedar Crest College, where she immediately made her presence felt, as she became a starter in her freshman season. Upon Kevins death, the Trices began a football scholarship in Kevins memory, which recognizes a senior football player that plays with heart and a pure love for the game, like the Trices did before them. He continued to play football as a member of the Fort Benning (GA) Battalion Squad. In basketball, she was a four-time First Team all-league selection (once in the Centennial League in 1994 and three times in the Colonial from 1995-97) and three-time MVP (1995-97). James Bonner was one of the most talented football players to grace the Coaldale gridiron. Sports and activities are a big deal, and the school spirit is felt all around. Jim Thorpe High School . Blue Bonner was the Big Greens best ball carrier, whose favorite weapon was a hip movement that would send would-be tacklers flying. On the gridiron, while playing quarterback, the Panthers put together a 17-4 record over the course of three seasons. Williams Valley at Schuylkill Haven. Kathryn taught school at Lehighton, Nesquehoning, and a private school in Mount Holly, New Jersey. We are incredibly excited for Coach Madonna to He also qualified in the javelin at the District 11 meet, even through the Lehigh Valley League didnt allow that event for safety reasons. Carl is also survived by his brother Victor and his wife, Janet. Shawnee Wolves football fans will see a new face on the field in the upcoming season. She is currently the girls head basketball coach at Randell Cooper High School. 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After high school, he moved on to further his academic and athletic careers at Moravian College. Street sweeping, pending weather, is scheduled for April 24-26. This morning, a community member, who was visiting the office to deliver paperwork, For the Blue Hen baseball team, he proved to be a four-year letterwinner, starting two years as catcher, and earned All-East Coast Conference honors as an all-star in 1981. He was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Rutgers University while simultaneously being one of the schools greatest football stars. In the 1946 season, the Tigers won seven games, including shutouts over Atlantic City, Mahanoy City, and Hazle Township, and culminating with a thrilling 7-6 victory over archrival Lansford. In the private school in Mount Holly, she worked with the special education program for children. Northern Lehigh High School. MAXPREPS; Add missing games to the schedule. At the district meet, he became a district champion in both events and broke the District 11 B Meet record in the process (13-1). 
He was named to the First Team All-Schuylkill County in his senior year and became the second Tamaqua grad to be named Schuylkill County scholar athlete in 76. In basketball, Mike started three seasons and was the captain in the 75-76 season that won the Schuylkill League championship, finished 19-3 overall, and was also a three-year starter in baseball, and earned all-county honors as a catcher for the Blue Raiders. Kittys teams also competed in a gymnastics meet at Penn State Finals on April 7, 1951. There he became the schools first pole vaulting state champ, clearing 12-6 for that title. The girls that were on the second place team included: Lois Becker, Vilma Drigan, and Agnes DeAngelis. He retired from the Navy in 1998, and has attained a Masters in Information Systems from the Naval Post Graduate School, along with a Masters in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Tri Valley at Minersville. Trice was recently inducted into the Marian Sports Hall of Fame in 2010, for his outstanding football career at the school. We strive to teach the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, competition, hard work, discipline as He played one season at Delaware Valley College in 1985, as well. The Red Tornados also were the Eastern Conference Division II champions, as well. Jim also was a two-year starter at forward and co-captain for the Marian Colts basketball team and was eventually selected to the Schuylkill County All-Star team. In basketball, Kmetz collected varsity letters in three years (82-84), and in his senior season scored 597 points, which is the second most points scored in a season for JT boys basketball history. Jim Thorpe, PA 18229. gate: 40.880981, -75.721995. While there, she was recognized as one of the Outstanding Women on Campus. After graduation, Bob attended the University of Wyoming on a football scholarship. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Wolfe was a three-year letterwinner in football. In his second season as coach, he started the Palmerton girls cross country team program, and eventually won league titles in the sport. He kicked the longest field goal, which was a school record at the time. Williams Valley at Schuylkill Haven. In his senior year, he won the Carbon County-Panther Valley area batting title with an average of .473. On 10/28, the Jim Thorpe varsity football team lost their away non-conference game against Lehighton (PA) by a score of 27-14. While at Mount Carmel, the Red Tornados won PIAA Class AA State championships in 1994, 96 undefeated and never trailed, and 98. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. His teams earned District championships in 1989, 2000, and 07, and were the runners-up in 1988 and 2014. As manager of the West End Legion baseball team in Allentown (seven years), his 1982 squad won the Lehigh Valley League Playoff title. Coach Jason Madonna and family. 115) Follow RT. In baseball, Kmetzs impact spanned four years, as he earned a varsity letter all four years. Posted 1 month ago @ 11:48AM. In field hockey, Levandusky was named to the All-Colonial League Second Team. WebThe national writing, corey parker and high school guidance and other organizations in consideration of the weighted percentage of four seniors! Check out all 1 of the highest quality high school sports photo galleries of the undefined's. Under his leadership, the boys won three league championships and two league meet championships, while the Lady Bombers won four league titles, four league meet championships and two District 11 AA titles. Their teams were of high quality and known to be some of the best around. In his senior year, he was the starting guard on the undefeated state championship team, where he made All-State Honorable Mention. Staff Sergeant Charles Romig served three tours in Vietnam in Co. B 2nd Battalion 327th Infantry 101st Airborne Division. Published June 05. In baseball, he started two years in left field for the Blue Raiders, and in swimming, he was a district qualifier in the 100-breaststroke, was a member of the 400 Medley Relay team, a member of the 400 freestyle relay team and received the Outstanding Swimmer Award in 1968. April 4, 2023. ChapterPresident Danny McGinley Jralso spoke during the event. He played his junior and senior years on the Navy varsity lightweight football team as a free safety. Following are inducted members of the 2015 Tamaqua Sports Hall of Fame class, Following are inducted members of the 2015Coaldale Sports Hall of Fame class, Following are inducted members of the 2015 Lansford Sports Hall of Fame class, Following are inducted members of the 2015Summit HillSports Hall of Fame class, Following are inducted members of the 2015 Nesquehoning Sports Hall of Fame class, Following are inducted members of the 2015 Lehighton Sports Hall of Fame class, Following are inducted members of the 2015 Jim Thorpe Sports Hall of Fame class, Following are inducted members of the 2015 Palmerton SportsHall of Fame class, ANTHRACITE REGION OF THE ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA HOLDS CAR SHOW INLANSFORD, BALLOON RELEASE HELD DURING NO. Kathryn, a.k.a. Watch Later. While at Marian, Connelys teams have collected Eastern Conference championships (1980, 86 undefeated, 92 and 2013), and were the runners-up in 1981. WebThe Jim Thorpe Varsity Softball professional photo galleries. 2021 Jim Thorpe Area Football Schedule By Canary Newswire Published August 14, 2021 Jim Thorpe Area is competing in the Red division of the Colonial-Schuylkill League in 2021. As a member of the East Penn Football Officials Chapter of the PIAA, he worked numerous league and conference championship games. Volunteer Print Schedule Correction Score Correction As a freshman and sophomore, Bob participated in football, basketball, and track. Palmerton Jan Sosik, Nicole Levandusky, Joe Visnosky Jr., Charles Biddy Romig. He served 13 months in Vietnam attached to the 3rd Marine Division in I Corp supplying troops headquartered in DaNang. Upon honorable discharge, he returned to Nesquehoning and was employed by the Quartite Lamp Factory. Kevin and his wife Nancy, had two children, Amanda and the late Kevin Jr, who passed untimely while a junior at Marian. Levandusky was named to the Xavier University Basketball Hall of Fame, as well as the Greater Cincinnati Basketball Hall of Fame. A journalist, Joe Devire, who covered the Big Green games in 1924, said of Bonner, He is the most colorful player in independent football circles, built like a warrior, one of the most feared athletes on the gridiron. During his tenure, Franklin Township Athletic Association has grown in that time from a league with 34 players and three teams to one with 600 players and 49 teams. Choose your favorite sports and teams to follow to be able to see all of the content you want to enjoy first. Formed in 1912, the Coaldale Big Green was one of the most successful football teams in Anthracite Coal Region history, and was led by a number of stars, including halfback/fullback, James Blue Bonner. Following are inducted members of the 2015 Tamaqua Sports Hall of Fame class: CHARLES CONNELY He eventually worked for Ford Motor Company as a process engineer, before retiring after 32 years of service and moving back to Lake Hauto. Most of his adult life was spent in the Lehigh Valley, where he was heavily involved in various sports. Kmetz was inducted into the Jim Thorpe Area Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. His record with the boys was 77-21 overall and 60-12 in the Centennial League, while his girls teams went 46-10 overall and 43-5 in the league. He currently serves on the Lehighton Area School Board for the past seven years acting as chairperson of the athletic committee and building and grounds committee. The softball program had plenty of successful seasons, representing PV at the PIAA State Tournament for two straight years. On the gym team, he excelled on the parallel bars and was part of one of the best gymnastics teams in the area, coached by George Roscoe and Kathryn (Kitty) Curry. Not limited to one event, Perilli was also a strong discus and javelin thrower, as he took District silver twice in the javelin. In his senior year, Romig had an unblemished mark in the pole vault for the season that featured 12 appearances, and at a home meet against Stroudsburg he set the school record at the time with a vault of 13-1/2. WebThe Crimson Tide are scheduled to hold spring practices in March and April 2023 with the Alabama football spring game, "A-Day" to take place in Tuscaloosa, AL on April 2023. She also coached United States Volleyball club teams (formerly known as USVBA), and travelled to Las Vegas for two straight years to compete against other strong teams from around the nation. After graduation, Bob joined the United States Army and became a paratrooper, spending 27 months of his three-year Army career in Germany. JOSEPH PERILLI Jim Thorpe's stats have been entered for the 27-14 loss @ Lehighton on 10/28/2022 12:00 AM. Playing at offensive guard, and defensive linebacker, Perilli was named to several all-star teams. After graduating from JTHS, she moved on to Cedar Crest College, where she immediately made her presence felt, as she became a starter in her freshman season. Upon Kevins death, the Trices began a football scholarship in Kevins memory, which recognizes a senior football player that plays with heart and a pure love for the game, like the Trices did before them. He continued to play football as a member of the Fort Benning (GA) Battalion Squad. In basketball, she was a four-time First Team all-league selection (once in the Centennial League in 1994 and three times in the Colonial from 1995-97) and three-time MVP (1995-97). James Bonner was one of the most talented football players to grace the Coaldale gridiron. Sports and activities are a big deal, and the school spirit is felt all around. Jim Thorpe High School . Blue Bonner was the Big Greens best ball carrier, whose favorite weapon was a hip movement that would send would-be tacklers flying. On the gridiron, while playing quarterback, the Panthers put together a 17-4 record over the course of three seasons. Williams Valley at Schuylkill Haven. Kathryn taught school at Lehighton, Nesquehoning, and a private school in Mount Holly, New Jersey. We are incredibly excited for Coach Madonna to He also qualified in the javelin at the District 11 meet, even through the Lehigh Valley League didnt allow that event for safety reasons. Carl is also survived by his brother Victor and his wife, Janet. Shawnee Wolves football fans will see a new face on the field in the upcoming season. She is currently the girls head basketball coach at Randell Cooper High School. 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